Dundalk carpenter who lost tip of finger on saw machine while on a FAS course awarded €281.5k

Mr Justice Kevin Cross said it is not probable Mr Jim Connolly will be able to return to work as a carpenter again following the accident six years ago

By Aodhan O'Faolain

20th July 2017,5:49 pm

A 39-year old carpenter who lost the tip of a finger when he pushed back a sliding table which was part of a panel saw machine while on a FAS course has been awarded a total of €281,500 by the High Court.

Mr Justice Kevin Cross said it is not probable Mr Jim Connolly will be able to return to work as a carpenter again following the accident six years ago.